American bomber tested with a suspension system for a hypersonic missile

The United States has tested a B-1B Lancer bomber with a suspension system for a hypersonic missile. Bye launch

the ammunition was not checked.

"N + 1" writes that these were the first tests of a bomber with a suspension of weapons on an external pylon in the last 30 years. During tests, the B-1B Lancer just flew.

Boeing and Test Center specialistsThe United States Air Force (Air Force) has changed the two suspension points in the bow of the B-1B Lancer. Before that, various additional systems were installed there, for example, container target designation equipment.

On trials for the right modified pylonhung an AGM-158 JASSM cruise missile. During the flight of the bomber with her, experts watched how the ammunition affects the aerodynamic characteristics and controllability of the B-1B Lancer.